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Newspaper
Butler Herald
Location
Butler, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Oct 07, 1913
Page
1
Local column from Butler reports court sessions likely to continue to Friday night, improvements and plans for the Butler Fair on Oct 21 and 22, and notes on residents and visitors. Mentions H. P. Wallace returning from Macon, J. P. Lubetkin heading to the capitol, and various society events, church notices, and business updates including The Money Saver promotions.
Butler merchants sponsor a Taylor County fair October 21 and 22 inviting farmers to bring cotton corn cane cattle and horses for prizes. The event promises free coupons and daily $5 in gold prizes with strong local turnout and support from residents and merchants.
A reflective line notes a boy learns war’s true nature only after reaching fifteen, distinguishing grim reality from the gloss of military parades. The statement contrasts youth perception with later experience, implying maturation and skepticism about conflict.
Taylor county opens its Superior Court with Judge Henry Mathews presiding. The grand jury, led by foreman R A Hinton, is seated as Houston county sessions postponed, and cases including Hollis vs Clark Mathews draw attention.
Classified notes advertise an automobile for sale and a rough pad for hills or sand. The Butler Herald reports it has risen from fire damage with a new six column format, praising Editor Benns and noting reader confidence in Taylor area coverage.
Warning issued against trading a mortgage note given by William Dixon to L. B. Brown for 55 dollars due December 10 1913. L. B. Brown referenced as holder.
The Twentieth Century Club resumes with a Oct 3 meeting hosted by Mrs. G C Smith led by President Mrs B B Rawls secretary pro tem Mrs Wallace absent. Reports by committee chairs and plans for gala week discussed. Reynolds Improvement Club members attended and performed brief reports and musical numbers.
The tax books are open at the Butler courthouse during court week and Saturdays until December 20 for collecting state and county taxes for 1913. Read locations include Reynolds Panhandle Perkins Schoolhouse Carsonville Daviston Howard Norwich Mark Charing Rupert Southland Potterville and others with dates in October November. McCants Jr Fox Collector Taylor County urges registration when paying taxes.
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